Num 14:12 | TNotes | STEP | 14:12 God is patient, but he will not tolerate outright rebellion from his people (cp. Exod 32:7-10 ). The writer of Hebrews refers to this episode in his effort to strengthen the faith of Christians whose trust in the Good News was wavering (Heb 3:7-19 ; 12:3 , 25 ; cp. Ps 95:8-11 ).

bExod 32:7-10►

cHeb 3:7-19►

fPs 95:8-11►

‏ Numbers 14:12

14:12 ^a God is patient, but he will not tolerate outright rebellion from his people (cp. Exod 32:7-10 ^b). The writer of Hebrews refers to this episode in his effort to strengthen the faith of Christians whose trust in the Good News was wavering (Heb 3:7-19 ^c; 12:3 ^d, 25 ^e; cp. Ps 95:8-11 ^f).